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Dallas County PFL

Dallas County State Public Fishing Lake

Dallas County State Public Fishing Lake is located 11 miles south of Selma, Alabama. This 100-acre lake is stocked with largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, channel catfish, and crappie. Amenities include restrooms, concessions, a boat ramp, and a fishing pier. A fishing license and State Public Fishing Lakes permit is required for ages 16 to 64. Licenses and permits are available from license agents located throughout the state, online, through the Outdoor AL mobile app, at county probate offices, or by calling (888) 848-6887. 

  • Dallas PFL Entrance Sign
  • Concession Building
  • Boat Ramp
  • DallasPier
  • Lake Scene
  • Dallas Lake Scene IV
  • Pier Dallas
  • Dallas Holding Pond
  • Lake Scene III
  • Dallas Lake scene II
  • Lake Scene I

Location and Contact Information

800 County Road 6
Sardis, AL 36775

The lake is is located 11 miles south of Selma off Alabama Highway 41 in Sardis, Alabama. From Selma, take Highway 41 south for 11 miles. Take a right on County Road 6 to Dallas County Lake.

Lake Manager: Earle Williams Sr. and Shakenyia Pullom, (334) 267-9625

Hours of Operation

Open sunrise to sunset during the following dates.

  • February 1 to June 30: Open six days each week (closed Mondays)
  • July 1 to November 30: Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
  • December 1 to January 31: Closed

Fish Species

Largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, channel catfish, and crappie.

Facilities

  • 100-acre lake
  • Boat ramp
  • Fishing pier (ADA Compliant)
  • Restrooms
  • Concessions, including bait, tackle, and snacks

Lake Maps

  • Contour maps (PDF 204 KB)
  • Open Interactive lake contour map To view the maps, check the “Fishing” box. Then click the plus icon to expand the choices. Check “Lake Contours” and “Lake Depths” and the contour maps will appear.

Licenses and Permits 

  • Fishing license required for anglers ages 16 to 64
  • $5 Fishing Permit required for anglers ages 12 and up (Includes launch of personal boat)
  • $10 Boat Rental Permit (daily fishing permit also required)

Note

This information is subject to change without notice. 

For more information about each lake, please contact the lake manager; WFF's Fisheries Section at (334) 242-3471; or the appropriate District Fisheries Office.

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